Patient Service Representative

Forefront Dermatology; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account matching

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance (full-time)

Long term disability (full-time)

Short term disability (voluntary)

Additional life insurance

Accident and Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Patient Service Representative to handle patient check-in, verify insurance, and manage a multi-line phone system. You will maintain records, process payments, and support clinic operations in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a friendly demeanor, strong customer service, and detail-oriented multitasking. Prior medical office experience is preferred; on-site work in Cedar Rapids.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of medical office experience or similar capacity preferred.
• Proficient in basic computer functions.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Must possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm is preferred.
• Must possess attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work well individually and in a team.
• Respond positively to feedback and direction from supervisors.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Be compassionate and caring in dealing with others.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes clinic duties.
• Greets patients, checks in for appointments and verifies insurance.
• Scans documents into electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintains tidiness of waiting area and reception counter.
• Checks schedules for added, canceled and no-show appointments.
• Schedules follow-up appointments as needed.
• Responds to designated tasks in the EHR.
• Orders clinic office supplies.
• Sells and tracks cosmetic products.
• Distributes mail.
• Prepares for next day scheduled appointments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Typing 40 wpm

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR software

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Patient Service Representative in our Cedar Rapids, IA clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then a career at Forefront may be the perfect fit for you!

Summary

The Patient Service Representative is responsible for the patient check-in process, updating computer patient personal information and insurance information, handling a multi-line phone system, medical records filing and maintenance, and collection of co-pays and cash payments.

Here are just a few things we offer:

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
• Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
• Company paid life insurance and long term disability (full-time only)
• Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
• Access to additional life insurance
• Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
• 401K with employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts
• And much more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs opening and closing clinic duties
• Greets patients, checks in for appointments and verifies insurance
• Scans documents into electronic health record
• Maintains tidiness of waiting area and reception counter throughout the day
• Checks schedules for added, canceled and no-show appointments throughout the day
• Schedules follow up appointments as needed
• Responds to designated tasks in the electronic health record
• Orders clinic office supplies
• Sells and tracks cosmetic products
• Distributes mail
• Prepares for next day scheduled appointments

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 1+ years of recent medical office experience or in a similar capacity is preferred
• Proficient in basic computer functions
• Ability to learn new software quickly
• Must possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm is preferred
• Must possess attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback and direction from supervisors
• Must demonstrate professional appearance and manner at all times
• Must display a friendly, cheerful, tactful, and polite demeanor, and must be compassionate and caring in dealing with others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them. Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.